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NOTICE:

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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral

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based oil, such as engine

oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts so badly that they’ll have to 
be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.

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If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake 
fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in 
the Index.

Brake Wear

Your vehicle has four

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wheel disc brakes.

Disc brake pads have built

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in wear indicators that 

make a high

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pitched warning sound when the brake

pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound 
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle 
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).

CAUTION:

The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead 
to an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.